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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME vs MSI X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 40identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:Socket AM4
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:4
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:8
  • Memory channels
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:Dual-channel
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:Non-ECC
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:64 GB
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:128 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:1
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME:0
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1

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Comparison of ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME, X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
84 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400 MHz3066,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3466,3600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers68
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATIntel® I211
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X370AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers6.16.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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